Tributes flow for 'kind' man who died after taking synthetic drugs as teen faces charges

A young Perth man who died after taking a highly-potent hallucinogen has been remembered for his caring nature and kind spirit, as a teenager is charged with drug offences relating to his death.

Corey Di Bie's body was found near a park in Perth's northwest on Thursday morning about seven hours after he became unwell and wandered off from a party alone.

The 19-year-old's friends told police he had taken the synthetic hallucinogen NBOMe, also known as N-bomb or wizard, and feared he may have had an adverse reaction as it was not like him to leave without letting them know where he was off to.

The results of an autopsy is yet to confirm if the synthetic drug, often taken as an alternative to LSD, caused Mr Di Bie's death.

However, a man was charged today with a string of drug offences that relate to supplying the navy recruit with the prohibited substance.

Police allege the 18-year-old sold the synthetic drug to Mr Di Bie the day before his death and found a quantity of cannabis when they searched his home.

Friends of Mr Di Bie, a promising audio visual technician, have spoken out about the pain of losing their good mate.

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"So heartbroken you had to leave us like this. You meant so much to so many people," one man wrote.

Many described the young man as a "selfless" person who was always there to support a friend in their darkest hour by reminding them of the promising future that lay ahead of them.

"I'll never forget you, what you said the possibilities for me could be. Cheers for changing my life. We'll all miss you," one friend wrote.

“[You] had so much to give to this world. Everyone had so much to learn from you on how to be such a caring and giving person, how to always be positive and make the people around you happy. It was a pleasure being mates with you," commented another.

A young girl even credited the bubbly 19-year-old for saving her life after he talked her out of a suicide attempt.

"I remember the night you saved me from jumping off the bridge. You were the one who talked me out of it... I just can't believe it,” one friend wrote.

The 18-year-old man who allegedly supplied the drugs to Mr Di Bie is expected to appear in Perth Magistrates Court later today.

A police spokesperson told Nine.com.au an extensive investigation into the teenager's death was still underway.